Utilities & Infrastructure in Alba, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

71.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

35.2%

of households

No Internet

28.6%

of households

Total Households

227

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

35.2%

Cellular Data Plan

64.3%

Satellite

17.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

21.6%

No Internet Access

28.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

81.5%

of households

Smartphone

75.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

39.2%

of households

Tablet

35.2%

of households

Any Computing Device

81.5%

Smartphone

75.3%

Desktop / Laptop

39.2%

Tablet

35.2%

Smartphone Only

34.4%

No Computer

18.5%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

Population Served

7,686

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
BRIGHT STAR-SALEM SUD	Community	Surface water	6,738	0
CITY OF ALBA	Community	Ground water	570	0
BRIGHT STAR SALEM SUD 2	Community	Ground water	378	4

71.4% of households in Alba have broadband internet access. 35.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 21.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 28.6% of households have no internet access. 34.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 7,686 people. A total of 4 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.